For the past few months, Married at First Sight Australia has all-consumed my life – and chances are, if you're reading this, it has consumed your life, too (we Cosmo girls are one of the same). Between wife swaps and online dramas, beyond the TV show, the cast members have been keeping us well entertained on social media. Today's culprit, however, isn't throwing TikTok shade but debuting a brand new hair transformation... Say goodbye to Dave's trademark brunette locks and hello to a platinum blonde look!
Just short of 24 hours ago, MAFSAU contestant Dave Hand, who was formerly married to the people's Princess Jamie Marinos, shared a selfie on his Instagram Story with a bold new look. In the photo, his brown short back and sides are nowhere to be seen, and instead, he is rocking a white-blonde 'do. Surprising, much?!
To really gauge how shocking Dave's new hairstyle is, here's a look at his hair before:
And now, the after:
The poll results in Dave's recent photo suggest that he has recently asked his followers whether or not he should dye his hair blonde. So, he's either throwing it back to a time when he did have blonde hair, or he's showing off his current 'do.
I guess only time (and Dave's future posts) will tell!
Feeling inspired? Well, if you, too, are looking to go blonde for summer, we suggest swotting up on our tell-all guide, which reveals how to bleach your hair with minimal damage. Oh, and you might want to stock up on some of our fave blonde maintenance products below.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
